Key Events

All snowed out?

The snow seems to have stopped for the evening, although forecasters are predicting more to fall overnight and into tomorrow morning.

If you do need to drive do be careful, as temperatures drop this evening the melted snow on the roads is likely to turn to ice.

The Met Office has issued a warning for ice from tomorrow morning, and councils are out gritting the roads.

I’m going to head home and cosy up in front of a radiator and suggest you all do the same!

Thanks for joining me on the live blog, goodnight.

17:23

Swimmers still brave Thames Lido

Brrrr! We bet this was cold today!

17:22KEY EVENT

Highways England prepares major roads for more snow

Highways England is working around the clock to keep motorways and major A-roads free from snow and ice as freezing conditions continue to grip the country.

With further snowfall forecast and temperatures set to plummet overnight, Highways England will be working around the clock this evening to treat roads and keep them free from disruption.

Highways England’s Head of Road Safety, Richard Leonard, said:

We’re working around the clock to keep our motorways and major A-roads open following the heavy snowfall in the past 24 hours. With further snowfall and temperatures set to plummet overnight, we will be working continuously to treat our roads and keep them free from disruption.

We are encouraging road users, particularly in the north of England and Midlands, to drive only if it’s necessary – your safety is our top priority and our advice is to work at home, travel by public transport or to wait until the weather and road conditions have improved.

If this is not possible then plan your journey carefully, monitor weather reports and pack a snow kit of blankets, food, water and a shovel and before you set off, make sure vehicle is ready for your journey and is clear of snow.

Anyone thinking of using the roads should be advised to keep their distance and reduce speed, because even in conditions that seem normal, and the snow is not settling, it can be slippery if ice patches have formed, or where fresh grit has not been worked into the carriageway.

15:46Jennie Slevin

Snow in Forbury Gardens

The Maiwand Lion is looking a bit chilly.

15:43Jennie Slevin

HAHAHA

No, but really...

15:37Jennie Slevin

Gritters back out

Reading Borough Council is spreading more grit on the roads this evening.

15:36Jennie Slevin

Snow expected to continue

Forecasters are predicting more snow overnight and into tomorrow morning as The Met Office issues a sever weather warning for the south east.